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White Christmas Chords

Bing Crosby Beginner Key of C 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm

White Christmas Chords – Guitar

Bing Crosby’s timeless holiday classic and the best-selling single of all time. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Holiday Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play in a slow waltz time (3/4). Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat. Keep it warm and nostalgic.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

C Dm

The sun is shining, the grass is green

G C

The orange and palm trees sway

F Fm C

There’s never been such a day in Beverly Hills, L.A.

Dm G

But it’s December the twenty-fourth

C Am DmG

And I am longing to be up north

Verse 1

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

Just like the ones I used to know

C C7 F

Where the treetops glisten

Fm C

And children listen

Dm G C G

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Verse 2

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

With every Christmas card I write

C C7 F Fm

“May your days be merry and bright

C Dm G C

And may all your Christmases be white”

Verse 3 (Repeat)

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

Just like the ones I used to know

C C7 F

Where the treetops glisten

Fm C

And children listen

Dm G C G

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Outro

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

With every Christmas card I write

C C7 F Fm

“May your days be merry and bright

C Dm G C

And may all your Christmases be white”

Practice tip: The F to Fm transition is the signature move of this song. Fm is an F chord with the A note flatted (Ab). Practice switching between F and Fm until it’s smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Christmas"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Dm.

Is "White Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Christmas" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "White Christmas"?

It was written by Irving Berlin, and released in 1942.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm

White Christmas Chords – Ukulele

Bing Crosby’s timeless holiday classic and the best-selling single of all time. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Holiday Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play in a slow waltz time (3/4). Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat. Keep it warm and nostalgic.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

C Dm

The sun is shining, the grass is green

G C

The orange and palm trees sway

F Fm C

There’s never been such a day in Beverly Hills, L.A.

Dm G

But it’s December the twenty-fourth

C Am DmG

And I am longing to be up north

Verse 1

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

Just like the ones I used to know

C C7 F

Where the treetops glisten

Fm C

And children listen

Dm G C G

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Verse 2

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

With every Christmas card I write

C C7 F Fm

“May your days be merry and bright

C Dm G C

And may all your Christmases be white”

Verse 3 (Repeat)

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

Just like the ones I used to know

C C7 F

Where the treetops glisten

Fm C

And children listen

Dm G C G

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Outro

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

With every Christmas card I write

C C7 F Fm

“May your days be merry and bright

C Dm G C

And may all your Christmases be white”

Practice tip: The F to Fm transition is the signature move of this song. Fm is an F chord with the A note flatted (Ab). Practice switching between F and Fm until it’s smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Christmas"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Dm.

Is "White Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Christmas" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "White Christmas"?

It was written by Irving Berlin, and released in 1942.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm

White Christmas Chords – Piano

Bing Crosby’s timeless holiday classic and the best-selling single of all time. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Holiday Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play in a slow waltz time (3/4). Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat. Keep it warm and nostalgic.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

C Dm

The sun is shining, the grass is green

G C

The orange and palm trees sway

F Fm C

There’s never been such a day in Beverly Hills, L.A.

Dm G

But it’s December the twenty-fourth

C Am DmG

And I am longing to be up north

Verse 1

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

Just like the ones I used to know

C C7 F

Where the treetops glisten

Fm C

And children listen

Dm G C G

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Verse 2

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

With every Christmas card I write

C C7 F Fm

“May your days be merry and bright

C Dm G C

And may all your Christmases be white”

Verse 3 (Repeat)

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

Just like the ones I used to know

C C7 F

Where the treetops glisten

Fm C

And children listen

Dm G C G

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Outro

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

With every Christmas card I write

C C7 F Fm

“May your days be merry and bright

C Dm G C

And may all your Christmases be white”

Practice tip: The F to Fm transition is the signature move of this song. Fm is an F chord with the A note flatted (Ab). Practice switching between F and Fm until it’s smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Christmas"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Dm.

Is "White Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Christmas" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "White Christmas"?

It was written by Irving Berlin, and released in 1942.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm

White Christmas Chords – Banjo

Bing Crosby’s timeless holiday classic and the best-selling single of all time. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Holiday Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play in a slow waltz time (3/4). Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat. Keep it warm and nostalgic.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

C Dm

The sun is shining, the grass is green

G C

The orange and palm trees sway

F Fm C

There’s never been such a day in Beverly Hills, L.A.

Dm G

But it’s December the twenty-fourth

C Am DmG

And I am longing to be up north

Verse 1

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

Just like the ones I used to know

C C7 F

Where the treetops glisten

Fm C

And children listen

Dm G C G

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Verse 2

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

With every Christmas card I write

C C7 F Fm

“May your days be merry and bright

C Dm G C

And may all your Christmases be white”

Verse 3 (Repeat)

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

Just like the ones I used to know

C C7 F

Where the treetops glisten

Fm C

And children listen

Dm G C G

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Outro

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

With every Christmas card I write

C C7 F Fm

“May your days be merry and bright

C Dm G C

And may all your Christmases be white”

Practice tip: The F to Fm transition is the signature move of this song. Fm is an F chord with the A note flatted (Ab). Practice switching between F and Fm until it’s smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Christmas"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Dm.

Is "White Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Christmas" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "White Christmas"?

It was written by Irving Berlin, and released in 1942.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm

White Christmas Chords – Mandolin

Bing Crosby’s timeless holiday classic and the best-selling single of all time. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Holiday Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play in a slow waltz time (3/4). Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat. Keep it warm and nostalgic.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

C Dm

The sun is shining, the grass is green

G C

The orange and palm trees sway

F Fm C

There’s never been such a day in Beverly Hills, L.A.

Dm G

But it’s December the twenty-fourth

C Am DmG

And I am longing to be up north

Verse 1

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

Just like the ones I used to know

C C7 F

Where the treetops glisten

Fm C

And children listen

Dm G C G

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Verse 2

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

With every Christmas card I write

C C7 F Fm

“May your days be merry and bright

C Dm G C

And may all your Christmases be white”

Verse 3 (Repeat)

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

Just like the ones I used to know

C C7 F

Where the treetops glisten

Fm C

And children listen

Dm G C G

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Outro

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

With every Christmas card I write

C C7 F Fm

“May your days be merry and bright

C Dm G C

And may all your Christmases be white”

Practice tip: The F to Fm transition is the signature move of this song. Fm is an F chord with the A note flatted (Ab). Practice switching between F and Fm until it’s smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Christmas"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Dm.

Is "White Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Christmas" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "White Christmas"?

It was written by Irving Berlin, and released in 1942.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · F · G · Am · Dm

White Christmas Chords – Harmonica

Bing Crosby’s timeless holiday classic and the best-selling single of all time. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Holiday Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play in a slow waltz time (3/4). Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat. Keep it warm and nostalgic.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro

C Dm

The sun is shining, the grass is green

G C

The orange and palm trees sway

F Fm C

There’s never been such a day in Beverly Hills, L.A.

Dm G

But it’s December the twenty-fourth

C Am DmG

And I am longing to be up north

Verse 1

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

Just like the ones I used to know

C C7 F

Where the treetops glisten

Fm C

And children listen

Dm G C G

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Verse 2

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

With every Christmas card I write

C C7 F Fm

“May your days be merry and bright

C Dm G C

And may all your Christmases be white”

Verse 3 (Repeat)

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

Just like the ones I used to know

C C7 F

Where the treetops glisten

Fm C

And children listen

Dm G C G

To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Outro

C Dm G C

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

Am Dm G

With every Christmas card I write

C C7 F Fm

“May your days be merry and bright

C Dm G C

And may all your Christmases be white”

Practice tip: The F to Fm transition is the signature move of this song. Fm is an F chord with the A note flatted (Ab). Practice switching between F and Fm until it’s smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Christmas"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Dm.

Is "White Christmas" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Christmas" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "White Christmas"?

It was written by Irving Berlin, and released in 1942.